Remote Community Outreach Champion

Placements24; Midrand; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading non-profit in South Africa to recruit a Remote Community Outreach Coordinator. You will build relationships with community stakeholders, identify needs, and coordinate programs across diverse regions from anywhere in SA.

The role emphasizes independence, strong communication, and project management, with opportunities to recruit volunteers, track outcomes, and drive social impact through virtual events and partnerships with local organizations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in community development, social work, non-profit management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with diverse populations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in virtual tools.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail.
• Experience with CRM or database management is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• A genuine passion for social justice and community empowerment.
• Experience in volunteer management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic outreach plans to engage target communities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local organizations, and beneficiaries.
• Identify community needs and propose relevant program interventions and support services.
• Organize and facilitate virtual community events, workshops, and information sessions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of services and programs.
• Track and report on outreach activities, community engagement metrics, and program outcomes.
• Manage communication channels, including social media, email newsletters, and virtual forums, to disseminate information and updates.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers for community-based initiatives.
• Advocate for community interests and ensure their voices are heard in program development.
• Stay abreast of local community dynamics, challenges, and opportunities relevant to our client's mission.

Skills

Community development

Social work

Non-profit management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Video conferencing

Education

Bachelors or higher in Social Sciences or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Video conferencing tools (Zoom/Teams)

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a leading non-profit in South Africa to recruit a Remote Community Outreach Coordinator. You will build relationships with community stakeholders, identify needs, and coordinate programs across diverse regions from anywhere in SA.

The role emphasizes independence, strong communication, and project management, with opportunities to recruit volunteers, track outcomes, and drive social impact through virtual events and partnerships with local organizations.